If you are seeking highly rewarding work in social services, Regina Transition House may be the place for you! We have a variety of positions requiring diverse qualifications. We also have several of employment options from full-time, part-time and casual working hours. Our services are provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week which means depending on the position shift work will be required. Some of our positions include:
Domestic Violence Counselors
Children’s Counselor
Outreach
Management positions
Current Employment Opportunities
Currently we are not receiving applications for any position. However, we need suitable candidates to fill Casual Domestic Violence Counsellor in regular interval. Therefore, we request you to go through the job description of the position given below and drop a resume and cover letter if interested.
Hours: varied shifts-Day 7:00 am-4:30 pm; Evenings-1:00 pm-10:30 pm; Nights-10:15 pm-7:15 am
However please remember:
• There are no set hours. Partial shifts may be offered from time to time. Casual employees set their own availability.
• Employees are required to work a minimum 19 hours every 3 months.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The domestic violence counsellor works under the general direction of the Operations Manager and is responsible for the well-being and safety of the women and children in shelter. Domestic Violence counsellors provide direct service delivery to clients and contribute to the smooth operation of the shelter.
DVCs will work closely with all agency staff to promote client safety, empowerment, facilitate change and healing in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe. DVCs are expected to adhere to the Regina Transition House Values, Code of Ethics, and Guiding Principles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPPORT COUNSELLING
• Maintain confidentiality and security of the shelter
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization
• Perform intake and departure interviews
• Risk assessment and safety planning
• One on one support, goal setting and case planning
• Work in conjunction with all cross-functional organizational teams to provide collaborative support and referrals for clients and their children
• Promote positive client relations and facilitate conflict resolution
• Respond to crisis calls, walk-in and other requests for service
• Build positive working relationships with relevant government services and other agencies as required or as requested by the release of information
• Provide services from a client-centered perspective: trauma informed and harm-reduction approach
• Active check-ins and engagement with clients in the case planning process
ADVOCACY, REFERRAL AND INFORMATION
• Provide information on interpersonal violence, safety and other topics as required
• Advocate with and assist clients in accessing needed services or information
ADMINISTRATION
• Maintaining up to date client files on WSIS data base and Client drive
• Communicating with other staff about client case management
• Participation in staff meetings
• Completing all client documentation, critical incident reports and tracking sheets as required
• Contributes to the training of new staff and students
• Timely responses to administrative requests that pertain to operations and HR functions (i.e. staff and employee emails)
HOUSEHOLD OPERATIONS
• Assisting clients in meeting their housekeeping responsibilities
• Working with other staff to ensure a clean and safe living and working environment is maintained at all times (i.e. cleaning rooms and kitchen)
• Contact manager/TAHD on-call in emergency maintenance situations after hours
• Communicate about needed repairs with Shelter Coordinator and Management in a timely manner
• Contact appropriate team member to assist with arriving maintenance personnel and external agency appointments
• Notify Shelter Coordinator that after hours donations have been dropped off and where they have been stored temporarily
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Complete required training: Orientation training with WSIS, PATHS Training for Intimate Partner Violence Professionals, Mental Health First Aid, Drug Poisoning Awareness training
• Attending training workshops
• Maintain current information regarding women’s issues, interpersonal violence and available resources
KNOWLEDGE:
• Comprehensive knowledge of dynamics of interpersonal violence, trauma informed care and services provided by the organization
• Knowledge of basic counselling skills, crisis intervention and conflict resolution is needed or can be acquired.
• Basic knowledge of general household and vehicle maintenance and or willingness to learn
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post-secondary degree in Human Service field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license
• Valid First Aid and CPR C certification
• Valid Criminal Record check including Vulnerable Sector
Salary/Wage: Starting hourly rate $24.98
We offer staff training, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to be part of a well-established organization working to eliminate abuse towards women and children.
Please address your interest in writing to hiring@reginatransitionhouse.ca